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    Profond (en. Deep)

    /pʁɔ.fɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having great depth.
    The ocean is very deep in certain areas.
    L'océan est très profond en certaines régions.
    Expressing intense ideas or emotions.
    He has profound thoughts about life.
    Il a des pensées profondes sur la vie.
    Being far from the surface or upper level.
    This cave is very deep.
    Cette grotte est très profonde.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'profundus', which means 'depth, profound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    profound disgust
    An intense aversion.
    profond dégoût
    deep sleep
    A very heavy and restorative sleep.
    profond sommeil
    deep despair
    A state of extreme anxiety.
    profond désespoir

    Related Words

    depth
    Dimension measured from top to bottom.
    profondeur
    deeply
    In an intense or serious manner.
    profondément
    deepening
    The action of making something deeper.
    profondissement

    Slang Meanings

    Deep in thought or emotions.
    He has a very profound attitude about relationships.
    Il a une attitude très profonde sur les relations.
    Referring to an extreme intensity.
    What he said is really profound.
    C'est vraiment profond ce qu'il a dit.